Haleiwa Chathaoirleach by Melissa Mae Tan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dearadh Troscáin Competition Category.
AirgeadTroscán· 2020
Haleiwa Chathaoirleach
Client: Beyond Function
Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Troscán Category
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About Haleiwa Chathaoirleach
Fíoraíonn an Haleiwa ratánComment inbhuanaithe i gcuair scuabtha agus caitheann sé scáthchruth ar leith. Íocann na hábhair nádúrtha ómós don traidisiún artisanal sna hOileáin Fhilipíneacha, ag athchur i láthair na huaire. Péireáilte, nó in úsáid mar phíosa ráitis, déanann solúbthacht an dearaidh an chathaoir seo a oiriúnú do stíleanna éagsúla. Ag cruthú cothromaíochta idir foirm agus feidhm, grásta agus neart, ailtireacht agus dearadh, tá an Haleiwa chomh compordach agus atá sé go hálainn.
The Recognition
About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award
Bhuaigh an dearadh Haleiwa Chathaoirleach Duais Airgid A' Design Award, aitheantas an-ghradamach a bhronntar ar dhearaí ardchaighdeáin, álainn agus drámatach. Is saothair thar a bheith drithleacha agus an-chruthaitheach iad buaiteoirí Airgid a léiríonn saineolas, tallann agus géarchúis shármhaith a ndearthóirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Haleiwa Chathaoirleach ina shaothar iontach, ina léiriú sampla, thar a bheith gairmiúil agus go domhain nuálach. Is aireagán an-suntasach, ionadmhuirthe é an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Airgid A' Design Award a dhéanann leas do theorainneacha na healaíne, na heolaíochta, an deartha agus na teicneolaíochta agus a chuireann chun cinn iad. Is cruthú é an dearadh Haleiwa Chathaoirleach a bhfuil formad mór leis, a mhúsclaíonn mianta, a thugann mothúcháin dhearfacha agus a adhnann iontas agus ionadh.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Legacy meets contemporary. Grace meets strength. Sweeping curves seamlessly merge with striking lines. Rattan, a pliant material commonly used in indigenous Philippine furniture, gets a modern upgrade when paired with a solid metal frame. This chair's form and weave pay tribute to the rich history of the material and the artisans that have crafted pieces from it, while breaking away from tradition just enough to create a statement.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 640mm width x 850mm depth x 830mm height
- Tags
- haleiwa, chair, rattan, woven, handmade, indigenous
- Production Technology
- Rattan is a sustainable material commonly used for weaving due to its durability. A cantilever design would not have been practical, and thus metal framing was used to add stability. As a nod to the handwoven rattan, the metal was manually bent to shape.
- Design Challenge
- Stability was a key concern. The width of the legs that connect the base to the seat posed a challenge. The design of a triangular base was the solution that balanced the structural and aesthetic. Internal support placement also posed a challenge since the design shows all of its skeletal composition. The supports had to be created and then strategically located in order to maximize stability, while being as inconspicuous as possible.
- Research
- The research focus for the Haleiwa was on the balance and stability based on its unconventional form. The optimum placements of supports and dimensions of elements were studied and tested throughout the prototyping period.
- Inspiration
- This piece was inspired by the concept of balance. The balance between strength and fluidity, modern and traditional, complexity and simplicity.
- Project Duration
- The chair was conceptualized in August 2019 and prototype finished October 2019. Designed and manufactured in Manila, Philippines
- Operation Flow
- The chair is wide enough for the user to sit comfortably in any position. Cushions are also provided for additional ease and comfort without distracting from the visual impact.
- Team Members
- Melissa Mae Tan
- Image Credits
- All images: Photographer Berwin Coroza, 2020
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